Is it really true that facelifts turn out worse if you've had laser treatment??

February 4, 2020
Asked By:ElizabethP8 in Washington, DC

I'm so upset. I've just learned that ANY form of heat therapy can damage underlying tissue, causing fibrosis and scarring. And this can compromise face lift results. I'm 51 and have great skin. But I've done SO many lasers over past 15 years -- titan (2 series), Pearl Laser (4x), Fraxel, several IPLs. My skin is good but lower face is starting to sag and at some point I will want a facelift. Am I still a candidate for a face lift? Is there any way to know how much scarring I have?

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February 7, 2020

Answer: Facelift after laser skin resurfacing.

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Raymond E. Lee, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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February 7, 2020

Answer: Facelift after laser skin resurfacing.

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Raymond E. Lee, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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April 25, 2020

Answer: Facelift after laser resurfacing

Ajaya Kashyap, MDPlastic Surgeon
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April 25, 2020

Answer: Facelift after laser resurfacing

Ajaya Kashyap, MDPlastic Surgeon
March 4, 2020

Answer: Lasers

March 4, 2020

Answer: Lasers

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February 7, 2020

Answer: Laser treatments and face lifting

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Philip S. Schoenfeld, MD, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
February 7, 2020

Answer: Laser treatments and face lifting

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Philip S. Schoenfeld, MD, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
February 6, 2020

Answer: Lasers and facelifts

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Ronald J. Edelson, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 6, 2020

Answer: Lasers and facelifts

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Ronald J. Edelson, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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